In a message dated 96-06-01 22:49:20 EDT, tmarcini@execpc.com (Tim Marciniak)
writes:

>I'm trying to figure out if there is a way to fit a Yakima bike carrier on
>top of my 90 Westfalia.  I would like to have the ability to carrier up to
>four bikes at a time or two bikes and a canoe.  I realize that it would be
>a pain to remove all the carrier hardware everytime you wanted to pop the
>top but it may be worth it, if I can carry all this stuff.  I would
>appreciate any suggestions on how folks carry this type of gear.  I have a
>lot of Yakima hardware from the past and would like to utilize it if
>possible.  Is a tailgate carrier a better alternative for bikes?  Or maybe
>the trailer hitch type?
>
>

Go woth the trialer type hitch.  Bikes standing on the roof add an awfull lot
of wind resistance.  Maybe the canoe should go up there. My clas 3 style
hitch is ideal for this application.

Dennis.